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During the summer months, we will be running The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge, which has been very popular in previous years. This year’s theme is ‘Record Breakers’ and it is being run with Guinness Book of Records. Marian plans to visit St. Lawrence to introduce the challenge towards the end of term and has also organised events for the children, including:

Monday 17 August: Corinium Museum will be running a session in the library about our record breaking Anglo-Saxon cemetery, with ‘finds’, dressing up clothes and a shield-making workshop for children.

Special event for Friends and Volunteers – 23rd June at 7pm – Victoria Summerley – Secret gardens of the Cotswolds

Local author Victoria Summerley has kindly agreed to come and do a special presentation on her beautiful book The secret gardens of the Cotswolds. This is a special event to thank our Friends and Volunteers for all their support so admission will be by invitation only.

Duke of Edinburgh students – we are delighted to have 4 students from Farmor’s school volunteering in the library as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award.

New DVDs – on order for delivery in June – The theory of everything, Selma, The second best marigold hotel, Testament of Youth, Into the woods and Big Hero 6.

We offer a Lechlade tourism leaflet, self-guided walks, information on local history and brochures for the many local attractions. Looking for somewhere to take the kids this summer – why not come in and see what’s on offer? Friends down for the weekend – why not pop in and get some new ideas on places to visit?

Easter Closing: the library will be closed from Friday April 3rd to Monday April 6th inclusive reopening on Tuesday 7th April at 10 am.

Extended DVD rental: DVDs borrowed on 2nd April can be kept until 7th April for just the standard charge of £1.50 for a new release and £1 for an older title.

World Book Night 23rd April: Lechlade Library has been selected to receive a number of books to give away on Thursday 23rd April as part of World Book Night. The aim of the scheme is to encourage people to read more books -something dear to the hearts of all Library Volunteers!

New kitchen up and running! A new kitchen area for making teas and coffees for volunteers is now open in the rear lobby of the library. “We were worried about volunteers carrying hot drinks down the steep stairs in the library so we have taken the opportunity to install a kitchenette in the rear lobby with the support of Gloucestershire County Council” Sue Coakley, Chair Lechlade Library Ltd

Help with dementia – for people with dementia, their carers and family. The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians, with funding from Arts Council England have provided every library with 25 books which aim to provide support and advice for people with dementia as well as their carers and family. These books are available to borrow free – just like any other library book.

Volunteer opportunities: Do you have 3 hours to spare per fortnight? We have opportunities for volunteers to help run the Community Library. No experience necessary as training and support are provided.

New books: New books are added to stock each week. You can also reserve books from the County’s online catalogue of books www.Gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries and have them delivered free to Lechlade library.

Family history: Help is available with research into Family History. Contact us to book an appointment

Free computer instruction: Whether you are new to computers or wanting to improve your skills we can help – you can use the computers in the library or bring your own e.g. Smartphone or iPad. Contact us to book an appointment.

We currently have a display of photographs and maps depicting Lechlade in the war years in the main section of the library. The display has been provided by members of the Lechlade History Society and will be on show throughout October. A fascinating insight into the effects of the war on this small rural community.